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An Ethno-pharmacological Study of Plants Used for Traditional Medication in Tangail District, Bangladesh

A. H. M. Mahmudur Rahman
Pharmacy Student, Department of Pharmaceutical sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
PhD of Pharmacology, Professor, Medical Plants, Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Background: In Bangladesh, folk medicinal practitioners are called “Kaviraj” and are consulted for treatment of various ailments by a large part of the rural and urban population. There are some previous studies conducted in the Tangail district of Bangladesh about medicinal plants, but there is no relevant information about this aspect in some parts of this district. Aim: To conduct an ethno-pharmacological survey among the “Kaviraj” of two upazilas (regions) in Tangail district, namely Tangail Sadar Upazila and Nagarpur Upazila, to identify the trouble-free formulations of medicinal plants for various diseases used by the folk medicine practitioners on or after other forms of medical practices. Methods: A guided field-walk survey was carried out employing a local guide and asking local people about practicing “Kaviraj”; four of the “Kaviraj” convened and after receiving permission from the “Kaviraj”, interviews were conducted through focused group discussion. Results: It was observed that the “Kaviraj” of the two upazilas used a total of 25 plants distributed into 20 families for healing of various diseases. In most of the cases, leaves were the key part of most of the plants used for treatment. Plants were mainly used for treating gastrointestinal tract disorders, fever, constipation, and diarrhea, and indigestion, loss of appetite, pain and skin disorders. “Kaviraj” also treat complicated diseases such as tuberculosis, hypertension, sexual disorders, infections, urinary problems, hepatic disorders, pneumonia, stomach stones, diabetes, swellings, debility, kidney problems, tumor, vitamin C deficiency and poisoning by using medicinal plants Conclusion: For a country such as Bangladesh, and particularly the district studied, medicinal plants are essential assets and have a major role in people’s health care structure. Also, appropriate research should be conducted for using these medicinal plants in possible new drug designs as well as many other pharmaceutical benefits.

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Tangail, Bangladesh, Pharmacology

Location: Tangail district, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

Objectives:

To get a greater viewpoint on the medicinal plants of Tangail district situated in the central part of Bangladesh, the present survey was conducted in the middle of the “Kaviraj” of two Upazilas of this district, to find a comprehensive picture of the medicinal plants in this district. It is also imperative to have a database of the medicinal plants of the country not only to guide future scientific research but also for the protection of important plants, which are swiftly becoming rare due to lack of such a database.

Methodology:

It was a guided field-walk survey and was conducted in two upazilas, namely Tangail Sadar Upazila and Nagarpur Upazila of Tangail district, in which most of the villagers (where Tangail Sadar Upazila has 273 villages and Nagarpur Upazila has 243 villages) are small business holders. A guide was managed initially (Mr. Shahadat) and local people were asked about the details of practicing “Kaviraj” and four “Kaviraj” convened for interview, namely Mr. Rashun Kha, Mr. Hazrat Ali, Mr. Kuddos Molla and Mr. Anondo Das. Interviews were conducted in Bengali after receiving permission from the four “Kaviraj” to start the survey and subsequently a focused group discussion was conducted. They discussed medicinal plants and gave explanations of their local names and uses. All information obtained was cross-checked with the “Kaviraj” the following day, the English names of the plants were translated by the guide, and details of the plants were collected from the “Medicinal Plants Database of Bangladesh”. As participation was voluntary, no ethical permission was needed. Data were collected and transferred into the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet 2010 (Microsoft Corp., USA) and demonstration of the data was performed as table and percentage.

Source of Information: Electronic Physician (ISSN: 2008-5842) July 2017, Volume: 9, Issue: 7, Pages: 4759-4765,

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19082/4759 http://www.ephysician.ir

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Achievement/Findings:

The ethnomedicinal exercise of plant species was recognized in the study area for healing of human and veterinary diseases. The data accessible in this paper form a basis for further ethno-pharmacological research in this district especially in studies dealing with effectiveness, amount, superiority and toxicology. In preparation of profit-making indigenous-based pharmaceuticals, those plants found empirically to be mainly efficient and can be used. Therefore, a thorough certification of the medicinal plant uses that are obtainable in Bangladesh is important. The findings of the present survey propose that the medicinal plants that have been reported to be used for different types of diseases may be scientifically studied for discovering relevant pharmacological effects in order to manufacture successful drugs designed with fewer side effects.

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